What to do once your child gets an autism diagnosis
Part of the Kinderling Conversation for parents. Weekdays 12pm-1pm.
Tue 17 April 2018
10 mins
The first few months after your child has had an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming.
Senior Speech Pathologist Susan Marden from One on One Children’s Therapy takes us through the first steps to take.
For more on One on One Children’s Therapy and the post-diagnosis choices you have as a parent or carer check out their website.
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